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An adult and a child sit at a table in a classroom, with the child looking at a paper. Colorful charts and papers focused on Learning Targets are visible on the walls behind them, creating a powerful environment for education.
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What’s a Learning Target, and Why are They So Powerful?

A learning target is an “I can” statement written in student-friendly language (for example, “I can graph linear equations.”
What’s a Learning Target, and Why are They So Powerful?
Three people sit at a table with notebooks and drinks, engaged in discussion as part of a collaborative design session. The woman on the left gestures with her hands, while the woman in the center listens intently. The man on the right writes notes, contributing to an effective planning process.
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The Charrette Protocol

I love the charrette protocol because it provides a structure for brainstorming lots of ideas for developing an initial idea for a project.
The Charrette Protocol
A person in green climbing gear ascends an indoor rock climbing wall with colorful holds, ropes, and a high ceiling visible above—a scene reminiscent of the adventurous spirit captured in Unboxed Issue 28.
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Welcome to Unboxed Issue 28

In my forties, I have taken up two possibly ill-advised pursuits: skateboarding and indoor rock climbing. 
Welcome to Unboxed Issue 28
Children play basketball on an outdoor court in front of a colorful mural featuring cartoon animals, flowers, and abstract shapes. The vibrant scene feels as if it’s been unboxed from the pages of Issue 27, with trees and blue sky visible in the background.
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Welcome to Unboxed Issue 27

What if we treat people, from the beginning, as imaginative, intelligent, playful creatures who deserve to be understood as such?
Welcome to Unboxed Issue 27
People observing an art installation in a photo gallery featuring wooden and metal mechanical pieces, gears, triangles, and hanging CDs mounted on a white wall—showcasing the creativity often seen in contemporary exhibitions.
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Exhibitions Photo Gallery

A gallery of exhibition images to inspire your next exhibition of student learning!
Exhibitions Photo Gallery
Two girls in white tops and colorful skirts dance outdoors, holding vibrant green and orange fabric, with sunlight highlighting their expressive faces and lively movements—an unforgettable moment from Issue 26 of Unboxed.
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Welcome to Unboxed Issue 26

In 2009 I began an internship at the Innovation Unit in London. It being an internship, I was doing a little of everything, but my main project was Learning Futures, whose goal was to make school more engaging for students. 
Welcome to Unboxed Issue 26
A person wearing blue gloves arranges dirt-covered bulbs or tubers on a grid-marked sheet of paper placed on a wooden surface, reminiscent of the botanical features highlighted in Unboxed Issue 24. Another blank grid sheet is nearby.
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Welcome to Unboxed Issue 24

The Unboxed Issue 24 letter from the editor
Welcome to Unboxed Issue 24
A flowchart on paper with colorful sticky notes and handwritten labels sits on a gray folder against an orange background. Viewed from a teacher’s perspective, the chart features words like Viable, Probability, and The Market—serving as a vivid illustration of continuous improvement in the classroom setting.
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Continuous Improvement in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Perspective

Our topic was “close reading,” and when we were sharing strategies ...
Continuous Improvement in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Perspective
A colorful, partially folded calendar page with flowchart-style blocks showing a sequence of steps—including labeled paths, arrows, and icons—illustrates the process of Continuous Improvement and Induction, all set over a blue and white background.
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Bringing Continuous Improvement to Induction

California’s credentialing structure is a two-step approach ...
Bringing Continuous Improvement to Induction
A group of people stand outside in a circle, holding colorful strings—a creative way to share lessons learned and discuss improvement strategies. Some are smiling. There are buildings, chairs, and trees in the background.
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Ten Lessons Learned About Improvement Networks that Work

In the midst of a national reckoning with centuries of racial injustice ...
Ten Lessons Learned About Improvement Networks that Work
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